-- Miguel Cabrera is out of the lineup for the third straight game. He will not play today, Tigers manager Jim Leyland told reporters in today's pregame media session.

-- Cabrera missed consecutive games for first time Wednesday since the 2010 season. He has missed five games in the last three seasons combined -- soon to be six.

-- Joaquin Benoit is unavailable out of the bullpen today, according to Chris Iott. Tigers manager Jim Leyland told reporters he'd prefer not to use Bruce Rondon, either.

-- A win today would give the Tigers their first four-game sweep against the White Sox in Chicago since June 20-22, 1980. Detroit has won 13 of the last 17 meetings.

-- The White Sox tagged Verlander for five runs and a season-worst 12 hits in seven innings in an 11-4 loss on July 9. He allowed homers to Adam Dunn and Dayan Viciedo. Chicago hasn't defeated Verlander in consecutive starts since 2008.

-- White Sox starter Jake Peavy is 0-3 with a 7.13 ERA over his last four starts against Detroit. He allowed four runs, two earned, over six innings in his last start, which marked his first start since fracturing a rib on June 4.

-- A handful of scouts are expected to be in attendance today to watch Peavy, who could be the top name on the trade market now that the Rangers have acquired Matt Garza.

-- Peavy is 5-1 with a 2.39 ERA and .197 batting average against in his last eight starts against division opponents.

-- The Cardinals and Red Sox appear to have emerged as two potential destinations for Peavy. The Diamondbacks, Reds and Dodgers could also be possible suitors.